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This Is *the* Pretty Dress Trend to Wear With Tights and Heels If You Want to Get Compliments This Fall

By Swedan Margen

This Is *the* Pretty Dress Trend to Wear With Tights and Heels If You Want to Get Compliments This Fall

When it comes to fall fashion, we tend to focus on jeans and trousers, but dresses are just as crucial. They're super easy to slip into, and paired with tights, they look super polished. There are many styles to choose from, but for the new season, one dress trend stands out as the top choice—satin minidresses.

This week in NYC, actress Grace Van Patten gave us a taste of the satin-minidress trend. She opted for a gold Miu Miu off-the-shoulder dress from the brand's S/S 98 collection and styled it with sheer tights, Mary Jane pumps, and a leather shoulder bag. While her outfit was one we might wear in the fall, it was very fitting given that the temperature on the East Coast has dropped to the '60s in the last few days.

Grace Van Patten wears a gold satin minidress, black sheer tights, black heels, and a black leather bag.

On Grace Van Patten: Miu Miu S/S 98 dress

Aside from Van Patten's recent look, the satin-minidress trend has been gaining popularity in new collections. We've seen it from designers such as Toteme and Kallmeyer as well as more affordable options from Reformation and Zara—ranging from asymmetrical lace-trim styles to high-neck A-line silhouettes. No matter the cut, the luxurious fabric makes each look elegant and polished. If you're searching for a chic dress trend to pair with sheer tights and heels this fall and beyond, keep scrolling for the best satin minidresses.

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Zw Collection Asymmetric Lace Dress

Zw Collection

Asymmetric Lace Dress

Style this alone with sheer tights and pumps, or pair it with a chunky sweater to make it look like a skirt.

Aritzia babaton dress

Babaton

Audience Satin Mini Dress

We love how this white dress is styled here, especially with the sheer tights paired with open-toe heels.

Eloise Mini Dress in Liquid Twill

Kallmeyer

Eloise Mini Dress

Elinda Dress

This looks very similar to the Kallmeyer dress above, which is why it's already sold out in navy.

Ruched Satin Minidress

BP

Ruched Satin Minidress

This LBD comes with endless styling possibilities.

The Bambi Dress

Nakedvice

The Bambi Dress

Sage is still having its moment.

Open-Back Satin-Effect Dress - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

Open-Back Satin-Effect Dress

The color may be bold, but the silhouette is sleek and simple.

Alfreda Dress -- Francoise Foulard
Jennis Silk Dress

Reformation

Jennis Silk Dress

A dress you can take from summer to fall.

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